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BYB 354S

1978 Triumph Stag

Red Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2024
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

79,029 mi
Last recorded79,029 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2023
Typical for 1978 Triumph Stag62,190 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBYB 354S
MakeTriumph
ModelStag
Year1978
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2023 79,029 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2023 79,029 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Jun 2022 72,196 miles

Central Rear Differential mounting bushes deteriorated

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 8 May 2017 72,088 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 3 Jun 2015 71,927 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 2 Jun 2014 71,851 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak

Fail 24 May 2014 71,845 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak

Pass 10 May 2013 71,556 miles

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 31 Oct 2011 71,517 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

O/S track rod end gaiter split

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 7 Jun 2010 71,243 miles

Centre Front Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

Pass 7 Jun 2010 71,243 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

Pass 8 Jun 2009 70,414 miles

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Rear rubber exhaust mountings starting to perish

Pass 4 Apr 2008 70,066 miles

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Fail 21 Jun 2006 69,850 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

Pass 21 Jun 2006 69,850 miles

How Reliable is the Triumph Stag?

Based on 64,590 MOT tests across 6,070 vehicles.

77.5%
Pass Rate
417
Miles/Year
56
Year Lifespan
6,070
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 2,039
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 1,744
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 1,507
Stop lamp not working 1,283
brake binding 1,269
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BYB 354S is a 1978 Triumph Stag in Red with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 1978 Triumph Stag models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.5% with a typical mileage of 62,190 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Triumph Stag fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 2,039 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BYB 354S, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Triumph Stag typically stays on UK roads for around 56 years. At 48 years old, this Triumph Stag is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was BYB 354S registered?

BYB 354S is a 1978 Triumph Stag, first registered on 24 April 1978.

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